The Crimson Field

Episode 5 | Saturday, 9 p.m.

Grace is threatened by an aggressively rude and war-scarred commander, while Joan waits anxiously for news from her fiancé. A series of events draws Joan into danger, risking her profession and possibly her life.

Celebrating 30 Years!

July 1, 2015, through July 1, 2016

WEIU is celebrating its 30th anniversary on air for radio and television broadcast!

WEIU broadcast radio 88.9 was introduced on July 1, 1985 and WEIU-TV began broadcast operations on UHF 51 on July 1, 1986, as a non-commercial, educational television station licensed to the Board of Trustees of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome live, to the campus of Eastern Illinois University." With that introduction, Daniel Thornburgh, then the director of University Relations, christened WEIU-TV during its live on-air dedication on July 1, 1986.

Join us in celebrating 30 remarkable years of serving the University and our surrounding communities! Thank you for supporting WEIU as your public broadcasting station!

Globe Trekker

Building England II | Saturday, 7 p.m.

Judith continues her exploration of English architecture with a look at the Georgian and Victorian styles. She tours Queen’s House in Greenwich, Christopher Wren’s Church of Magnus the Martyr and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Among other sites included on her itinerary include: the urban townhomes of Bath, Osterley House in Middlesex, Hammerwood Lodge in East Sussex, and Saltaire in Yorkshire. Judith also explores Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, and the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

American Experience

The Rockefellers | Saturday, 8 p.m.

They feared the temptations of wealth, yet their estate was once described as the kind of place God would have built–if only he had the money. They amassed a fortune that outraged a democratic nation, then gave much of it away. They were the closest thing this country had to a royal family, but they shunned the public eye, retreating behind the walls of their palatial home at Pocantico Hills, New York.

The Queen's Garden

Sunday | 9 p.m.

With permission from Queen Elizabeth, this program covers a year in Buckingham Palace Garden, exploring the history and the natural history of this remarkable hidden royal treasure in the heart of London.

The Mind of a Chef

Winter | Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Over generations, preservation techniques developed to help humans cope with the scarcity of the season. The adherence to seasonality at Magnus Nilsson’s Fäviken means that these techniques are maintained and the restaurant can continue serving food throughout the barren months. This episode explores the ways that the Scandinavian people have survived winter through the practice of preservation and aging.

Antiques Roadshow

Vintage Louisville | Sunday, 6 p.m.

Updating appraisals from a 1998 Louisville visit. Items include an 1810 South Carolina slave badge; James Dean's high-school yearbook; and a 19th-century folk-art jug that's increased in value from $30,000-$50,000 to $100,000-$150,000.

Vintage Tulsa | Sunday, 7 p.m.

Appraisals from 2000 Tulsa are revisited. Items include a Navajo chief's blanket; a Connecticut secretary and chair; and a 1924 Charles Russell watercolor.

A Chef's Life

Ramp-ing Up To Spring | Monday, 7:30 p.m.

Vivian hunts for ramps — Appalachian wild leeks — with renowned bacon purveyor Alan Benton near his home in the Tennessee countryside. Vivian’s “ramp dealer” brings her his freshest stash, foraged from the North Carolina mountains. Proud grandparents watch as Theo and Flo show off a piglet and a baby goat at the county agriculture show. Vivian uses ramps like a spring onion, making a compound butter and pimped grits, and serving up grilled ramps, pickled ramps and sautéed ramps at a dinner party.

Poldark

Part 6 | Monday, 8 p.m.

The local copper barons face competition from a mysterious smelting company; and Poldark confronts the cardsharp who swindled Francis.

Bill Boaz - Charleston, IL

"I try to seek out something that I would support ... it wouldn’t be a problem for me to sit and watch the Gaithers for an hour or two or even three!"

WEIU membership is important to Bill, and you can also be a proud member! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!

Frances Murphy - Charleston, IL

"I appreciate the partnership WEIU has had with child care providers in our area through Child Care Resource and Referral."

WEIU membership is important to Frances, and you can also be a proud member! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!

Jeff Owens - Sales and FM Manager

When Did You Start at WEIU? September 2003

What Does WEIU Mean to You? A great place for future broadcasting students to get practical hands-on experience in a friendly and safe work environment.

Favorite Show on WEIU-TV: EIU sports - go Panthers!!!

What have you learned while working at WEIU? That no matter what adversity hits us, the staff and students at WEIU will always overcome the adversity and make things happen for the greater good.

Why should someone become a member of WEIU? Your gift to us will be used for education, training, and equipment. This keeps us vital, strong and provides a safe haven for people to listen, watch and experience all that is WEIU.

Is WEIU as important to you as it is to Jeff? Become a member today! Also, send us a message and let us know what WEIU means to you!

We love to hear from you!

I support WEIU because I know that at any time, day or night we can tune in and we can count on good, quality entertainment and good wholesome programming made available to us. WEIU is what I consider to be a family friendly television station because I know that if my children or grandchildren are visiting and they enter the room where I'm watching TV, I don't have to worry about anything inappropriate being on my TV screen. I know that I can trust WEIU and I love that!

-- Sam, Ashmore

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Chris Considine - Mattoon: A Baseball Town

Chris Considine talks about why Mattoon is a baseball town.

Chris would love for you to tune in to Effingham: This is Our Story on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We hope you'll join us!

Meredith Perez - St. Mary School

Meredith Perez tells the history of St. Mary’s School of Mattoon. The school has undergone name changes and buildings, but one thing has remained the same over the years; the dedication of the community, church and the students.

Meredith would love for you to tune in to Effingham: This is Our Story on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. We hope you'll join us!